Oh thanks all for the outpouring of hugs and support - made my day! It's funny too because I am sitting here having to be in practice of recieving kudos, while also being in practice of *asking* for them, all the while practicing being ok with feeling good =) Our lives are so weird, yes?
(((((((((Spotted Owl)))))))) for your own dental - yeah - i am working on believing that it will be worth it after the pain goes away - I am still really hurting from that sanding off of my back teeth's edges. I had no idea just how much it would hurt to move the jaw or chew. I made homemade soup last night and eggs this morning so I am not chewing on anything - even the chocolate i just let melt yesterday (slowest chocolate bar I ever ate, let me tell you).
Thanks all for sharing stories, T sayings, and commiserations!
(((((((((Zooropa)))))))) - i really like Tay's T's advice on getting gas... maybe that would be an option? I was wishing I'd had valium about 3 hours before hand. Taking an extra buspirone sure didn't have any effect.

I see t this afternoon so I can share with her the "progress" - lol she's not going to live this one down (or I wonder if that was one of those reverse psychology tricks; get the patient to progress by telling her she's made no progress in 2 years). Well, it worked, regardless.

Santa DM said that if in a few days the original tooth pain doesn't go away, to call him and come back!!! @_@ HAHAHAHahaha yeah as IF!!! He also told me that I am clentching my teeth (pat my shoulder hard) and that that means I have STRESS (no **** shirlock) PAT PAT (grit teeth) and that I need to pay attention to that (grips arm - nearly shortens his own lifespan)and be sure to reduce stress. OMG I had to fight the urge to tell him that HE is part of my current stress!!! *breathe*
It is over YAY does happy kiya dance. O V E R !!!!!